Synopsis
Over 20,000 soccer balls were used to create two art installations in Brazil and Mexico as part of a global initiative for social good.
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Synopsis
Vik Muniz travels to Brazil, Mexico, and Sierra Leone, among other countries, to examine the role of soccer in communities. The film features interviews with children from Rio de Janeiro's favelas and American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Muniz aims to show how a simple soccer ball can connect individuals to their communities and larger purposes. The documentary also supports the #Passtheball initiative, which benefits organizations using soccer for social change.
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Why Watch
- Meet children from Rio's favelas and their soccer stories.
- Find out how soccer impacts communities globally.
- See art made from 20,000 repurposed soccer balls.
Did You Know
- The film was produced by Emilio Azcárraga Jean and Bernardo Gomez.
- Over 20,000 soccer balls were used in art installations in Brazil and Mexico.
- The documentary includes interviews with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
- It premiered in June 2014 and has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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Who produced the documentary This Is Not a Ball?
Emilio Azcarraga Jean and Bernardo Gomez produced the documentary, along with El Mall and Videocine.
What is the duration of the documentary This Is Not a Ball?
The duration of the documentary is 90 minutes.
Which global initiative is associated with the documentary This Is Not a Ball?
#Passtheball is the global initiative for social good associated with the documentary.
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